Summary
Adams revolving percussion rifle, cal. .380 in., steel octagonal barrel, 51.0cm long, front blade sight, and rear sights for 150 yards.
Made by Deane, Adams & Deane, London, serial number 12508R, circa 1855. Manufactured under Robert Adams' 1851 patent.
Physical Description
Five chambered cylinder, square fronted steel triggerguard with chequering. Frame, triggerguard and butt plate engraved with fine foliate scrolls. Wooden half stock chequered at wrist.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Manufacturer
Deane, Adams & Deane (Gunsmiths), 30 King William Street, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1855
Deane, Adams & Deane made revolvers under Robert Adams' patent, 1851-1856. -
Patentee
Robert Adams (Gunsmith), London, England, Great Britain, 1851
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Engraved on frame top: DEANE ADAMS & DEANE. No., 30. KING WILLIAM ST. LONDON BRIDGE Engraved on frame R.H.side: ADAMS PATENT No 12,508 R Engraved on cylinder: No., 12508./ R. Stamped on cylinder and barrel at breech end stamped with British proof marks. Stamped on barrel at breech end and triggerguard: 7
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Overall Dimensions
95.3 cm (Length), 4 cm (Width), 16.5 cm (Height)
Barrel length: 51.0cm
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References
[Book] Penrose, Edgar H. 1949. Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Firearms in the Museum of Applied Science of Victoria. 161. 14.
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